The spots taking the smash burger game to the next level in the south
- 28/07/2025 13:51
After the splash, comes the smash! A swim in the sea whets your appetite and... what’s on the menu today? Ah yes, burger it is! And we’ve found not one, but five places serving some of the best smash burgers in the southern suburbs.
You’re craving a smashed burger—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—and it fills you with joy in the simplest way. Because burgers mean joy, obviously. But why are we recommending a smashed burger over a classic one? Let me put it the way I first understood it. Coco Chanel once said, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” In order to really taste a burger, you need to strip it down a little. The smashed burger is a “well-dressed,” refined version that offers you the full flavor of caramelized meat. And here’s where to find it.
TGI Fridays™, Marina Flisvos and Glyfada
At TGI Fridays™ you’ll get the ultimate American experience with the Fridays™ Smash Cheeseburger! Smashed the real way—with two juicy patties made from 100% beef, seared on a hot griddle at 220°C for a perfectly crisp edge while staying soft and juicy inside. Caramelized onion adds a sweet touch that balances beautifully with the slightly spicy Chipotle Mayo, and the whole thing comes together with melted cheddar. Simple, yet packed with flavor!
Pair your smash burger with one of the TGI Fridays™ signature cocktails like the Spicy Pineapple Margarita or the tropical Passion Mojito.
Enjoy that unique “That Fridays Feeling” for those who know how to make the most of laid-back outings with friends!
Marina Flisvos, Palaio Faliro
Lazaraki 43, Glyfada
Epos Burgers, Glyfada
To understand why my Coco Chanel analogy makes sense, you need to visit Epos Burger. It’s no coincidence that the southern suburbs have gone pink (bags, napkins, placemats), since pink is the signature color of this true burger joint—which keeps it simple with just two burger options on the menu! Keep it simple, and you won’t go wrong.
There’s the Double Smash Cheeseburger and the more special version, the House Special with spicy mayo and pickle relish. The smashed patties at Epos are made from 100% black angus beef. The spicy mayo, made in-house, is epic on its own, and if you’re a fan of the classic, the pickles will be your hidden treasure. The smashed burgers at Epos come with traditional fresh-cut fries—and that’s all you need!
Hanky Panky, Palaio Faliro
Remember those summers, back in the day. We’d meet up in good old Faliro. We’d hang out and eat… smashed burgers from Hanky Panky. That’s what you’ll be saying one day when you think back to the summer of 2025!
At Hanky Panky in Davari Square, you’ll find the street food you’ve been missing! The highlight? Their juicy double smashed beef burger with creamy cheddar, fresh iceberg, pickled onion, and homemade mayo. And even though the portion is generous, it’s hard to resist the cheddar and bacon fries. But let me share a secret: if you get the twister fries, you won’t feel like you’re overdoing it. Diet starts Monday.
South Patty, Ilioupoli
Welcome to Ilioupoli’s gourme-different burger joint! Another new entry we recommend you try. Why gourme-different? Because we tried the ambitious smashed truffle wagyu beef burger. Made with 100% wagyu ground beef in a double patty, with iceberg, pickles, and truffle mayo sauce, this burger is every bit as aromatic as you’d imagine. Wagyu beef gives the meat a uniquely tender, rich, buttery texture.
At South Patty, pair your burger with sweet potato fries or the delicious mac ’n’ cheese balls made with smoked cheese béchamel, cheddar, and their signature South Patty sauce.
Starlight, Glyfada
Burger lovers in Athens already knew Starlight from Praxitelous Street, and when it opened in Glyfada—just above Esperidon Square—it added another shrine to burgers in the “capital of the south,” which already carries a bit of that L.A. vibe.
Here, you’ll find smashed burgers loaded with rich sauce, best paired with animal-style fries.
Each month, one smashed burger takes the spotlight, and for July, it’s The Big Star—living up to its name with two smashed patties, double cheese, three buns, iceberg, onion, homemade pickles, and the signature Starlight sauce.